Heatherwood Elementary students had two opportunities this winter to show off their smarts. In December, students competed in the National Geographic Geography Bee, and in January, students completed in the Heatherwood Spelling Bee. Both bees are new to Heatherwood this year, thanks to new TAG (talented and gifted) teacher Jennifer Arreola. Heatherwood Principal Genna Jaramillio said, "The Geography Bee and Spelling Bee are great learning experiences for our students and are a great addition to our school."

Heatherwood Spelling Bee winner, fourth-grader Ana Garabed (right) poses with principal Genna Jaramillo and runners-up fifth-graders Charlotte Oehmke (left) and Cormac O’Boyle.